[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 82 (Wednesday, June 19, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1100]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO LIONEL JAY SILVERFIELD

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 19, 2002

  Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a great 
American citizen, and I am proud to recognize Lionel Jay Silverfield in 
the United States Congress for his invaluable service to Arkansas and 
our nation.
  Lionel Silverfield was born July 6, 1932 in Memphis, Tennessee, but 
considers himself a lifelong resident of Osceola, Arkansas. He studied 
at the University of Alabama and nobly served his country in the United 
States Army, where he rose to the rank of 1st Lieutenant. On July 28, 
1958, Lionel married Lenora Pevsner of Oklahoma City. The couple has a 
son, Martin Silverfield, two daughters, Debbie Scheinberg and Elise May 
and a grandson, Matthew May.
  Lionel enjoyed a successful career as a business leader in Osceola. 
He was the owner and president of Silverfield's Department Store which 
closed in March 1995 after 75 years in downtown Osceola. He also served 
on the local Chamber of Commerce for 36 years, including two stints as 
Vice President. The city of Osceola proclaimed March 15, 1995 Lionel 
Silverfield Day in Osceola for his leadership in the local business 
community.
  In addition, Lionel has been a committed public servant and a leader 
in a variety of community groups. He served on the Osceola Planning 
Commission for 40 years and is a founding board member of the Riverlawn 
Country Club. He maintains a 43-year perfect attendance record in 
Kiwanis International and was recognized for his leadership with the 
George F. Hixson Award by Kiwanis International in 1999.
  The state of Arkansas is a better place because of Lionel 
Silverfield, and I am proud to call him my friend. On behalf of the 
Congress, I extend congratulations and best wishes to this great 
Arkansan on the occasion of his 70th birthday.

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